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Dovecote House, Smiths Lane, Goudhurst, Cranbrook, TN17 1ET

UPRN:10008669905Detached House5 bedsBuilt -
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band HEPC: D (67)
Data freshness:Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:57:43.340690+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-10T15:35:26.249318+00:00)EPC· 6mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T10:58:39.129138+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Crime· freshCrime: fresh, refreshed 3d ago (2026-11-11T13:01:03.839912+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· 1mo agoSchools: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-06T05:00:30.533230+00:00)Amenities· 2mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refresh
Dovecote House, Smiths Lane, Goudhurst, Cranbrook, TN17 1ET

HP Score

Mixed
Verdict
3 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£2,486,000
£2.36M - £2.61MHigh
Estimate
£2.49M
Range
£2.36M – £2.61M
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£8,600
£8k - £10k
Monthly
£8,600
Yield
4.15%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Dovecote House earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 65/100. Investment score 61/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (18/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is freehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsOfcom mobile coverageMarket estimates (third-party AVM)HM Land Registry sales matched to addressDefra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
65/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
61/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
9/ 100
Low
Walkability
18/ 100
Low
Transit & Bike
Transit 35Bike 29
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£2,486,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£8,600
Gross Yield4.15%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-1.7%
5y Growth-1.0%
10y Growth+1.6%
Last Sold Price£2,200,000 (2020-07-15)
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceModerate
  • RadonLow
  • MiningLow
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseBelow 40 dB
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0TN17 1ET
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/02445/FULL
    Variation of condition 2 & 3 of 25/00512/FULL for addition of chimney and external staircase, garage conversion, repositioning of solar panels and changes to the fenestration, roof and materials
    Pending
  • 26/02141/FULL
    Variation of condition 2 of 23/00728/FULL - alterations to connecting element, fenestration (including addition of dormer window) and rooflights (position and number), revisions to parking area and alterations to garden layout and landscaping
    Pending
  • 26/02087/TCA
    CA trees: Goat Willow (T1) fell
    Approved
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership79.1%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2020-07-15
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
13 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
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Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£35,319
Population Density-
Owner Occupied74%
Age Distribution
0-15 18%16-64 60%65+ 22%
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Schools Nearby

  • Goudhurst and Kilndown Church of England Primary School
    0.9 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Leigh Academy Horsmonden
    1.9 mi
    Good
  • Bethany School
    2.2 mi
    Inspected by ISI
  • Lamberhurst St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School
    2.6 mi
    Good

5 of 13 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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Comparables

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  • Crowbourne Cottages Smiths Lane
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    £500k
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  • Millfield Smiths Lane
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    £1.22M
    -
  • Dovecote House Smiths Lane
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    £2.20M
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  • Millfield Smiths Lane
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    £599k
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